Cyclone Quiz

What is the minimum sea surface temperature required for a cyclone to form?

• 20°C

• 23.5°C

• 26.5°C

• 30°C

What causes the spiral shape of a cyclone?

• Earth's gravitational pull

• The Coriolis effect

• Ocean currents

• Atmospheric pressure

In which part of the cyclone are the strongest winds found?

• The eye

• The eye wall

• The outer bands

• The centre

How are cyclones categorised in Australia?

• By the amount of rainfall

• By the size of the eye

• By wind speed

• By temperature

What is the wind speed range for a Category 1 cyclone in Australia?

• 63–88 km/h

• 89–117 km/h

• 118–159 km/h

• 160–199 km/h

What is the term for the calm centre of a cyclone?

• The core

• The vortex

• The eye

• The hub

What is a storm surge?

• A sudden increase in wind speed

• A rise in sea level due to a cyclone

• A rapid drop in atmospheric pressure

• A burst of rainfall during a storm

Which organisation is responsible for naming cyclones in Australia?

• The Bureau of Meteorology

• Australian Red Cross

• World Meteorological Organization

• Geoscience Australia

What happens to a cyclone when it moves over land?

• It intensifies

• It maintains its strength

• It weakens

• It changes direction

Why are cyclone names alternated between male and female?

• To honour meteorologists

• To follow international naming conventions

• To reflect the cyclone's strength

• To indicate the cyclone's origin